2. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Better Marriages Based On Love
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.

3. Biblical Concept of Love
Better Marriages
Based On Love
Biblical Concept of Love
At all times, Prov. 17:17
One love, Mt. 6:24
Forgiving, giving, unconditional, Lk. 6:27-35
Helpful, charitable, Lk. 10:25-37
Sacrificial, Jn. 3:16

4. Biblical Concept of Love
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Based On Love
Biblical Concept of Love
After God’s, Jn. 13:34
Refrains from sin, harm, Rom. 13:8-10
Not destructive, Rom. 14:15
Edifies, 1 Cor. 8:1
Sacrificial, Gal. 2:20

5. Biblical Concept of Love
Better Marriages
Based On Love
Biblical Concept of Love
Serves, Gal. 5:13
Patient, Eph. 4:2
Way of life, sacrificial, Eph. 5:2
Sacrificial, Eph. 5:25
Fervent, forgiving, 1 Pt. 4:8
Deed & truth, 1 Jn. 3:18

6. Love is: Better Marriages Based On Love Sacrificial
Jn. 3:16; Gal. 2:20; Eph. 5:2, 25

7. Clear Roles Better Marriages Based On The Bible Husband Head Eph. 5:23
Wife
Helper
Gen. 2:18-22
Not at head.
Not at feet.
At his side.

8. A man must provide for his family
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A man must provide for his family
To go to heaven, 1 Tim. 5:8
To walk properly & lack nothing, 1 Thes. 4:11-12
To provide for others, Eph. 4:28

9. A man must provide for his family
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A man must provide for his family
To maintain fellowship with the saints, 2 Thes. 3:6-12
To give to the Lord, 1 Cor. 16:1-2

10. A man must not be covetous, 1 Tim. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:11-12
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Based On The Bible
A man must not be covetous,
1 Tim. 6:6-10; Phil. 4:11-12
No time for wife.
No time for children.
No time for neighbors.
No time for parents.
No time for the Lord.

11. A wife will adorn herself in modest apparel,
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A wife will adorn herself in modest apparel,
1 Pt. 3:3-4; 1 Tim. 2:9-10
Adorn: put in order, arrange.
Apparel: send or let down; cover not reveal.
Propriety: sense of shame, reverence.
Moderation: rational, good judgment.

12. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Character
Worthy, Prov. 31
Virtuous, trustworthy
10, 11
Worthless, Prov. 7
Loud, rebellious 11

13. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Value
Worthy, Prov. 31
Far above rubies 10
Worthless, Prov. 7
Way to hell 27

14. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Work
Worthy, Prov. 31
Seeks wool
13-15
Worthless, Prov. 7
Loiters 12

15. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Economy
Worthy, Prov. 31
Wise spender 16
Worthless, Prov. 7
Wasteful
16, 17

16. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Dress
Worthy, Prov. 31
Strength, honor
17, 22, 25
Worthless, Prov. 7
Harlot 10

17. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Speech
Worthy, Prov. 31
Kindness 26
Worthless, Prov. 7
Flatter, crafty, enticing
5, 10, 21

18. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Husband
Worthy, Prov. 31
Respects 23
Worthless, Prov. 7
Disrespects
19, 20

19. A wife will prove her value.
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A wife will prove her value.
Religion
Worthy, Prov. 31
Fears the Lord 30
Worthless, Prov. 7
Hypocritical
14, 18

20. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
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Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
Priority: Spiritual, 1 Pt. 3:7
Prayers not hindered.
Souls not lost.

21. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
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Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7
Takes responsibility, Gen. 3:1-6, 12
Leads with understanding.
Duties to God.
Nature of wife.

22. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
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Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
Leader, 1 Pt. 3:7
Leads with respect.
Honor.
As weaker vessel.

23. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
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Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
Submit, sacrifice, edify, Eph. 5:21-33
Sacrifice
Nourish
Cherish
Kindness
I love you
Thank you
Bible Study
Live Right
Patience
Sports TV
Money

24. Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
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Husbands will be spiritual leaders.
He will not:
Lose his temper, Prov. 29:22
Cheat, Prov. 7:21-23
Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3

25. Wives will be spiritual helpers.
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Wives will be spiritual helpers.
Priority, 1 Pt. 3:1-6
Fears God.
Trusts God.
Concerned with husband’s soul.
Chaste.
Focus on inward.

26. Wives will be spiritual helpers.
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Wives will be spiritual helpers.
Respects her husband, 1 Pt. 3:1-6
Submits to him.
Obeys him.
As her “lord” – leader.

27. Wives will be spiritual helpers.
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Wives will be spiritual helpers.
Subject to her husband, Eph. 5:22-24
Occupation.
Finances.
Home.
Raising children.

28. Wives will be spiritual helpers.
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Wives will be spiritual helpers.
She will not:
Be a nag, Prov. 21:9; 27:15
Be a flirt, Prov. 7:10
Withhold relations, 1 Cor. 7:3

29. Husbands & Wives will both:
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Husbands & Wives will both:
Think of the other, Phil. 2:4
Keep the golden rule, Mt. 7:12
Be compassionate, tenderhearted, etc., 1 Pet. 3:8-12